Transfer 5! (Week 33)

Hello everyone! Hope everyone has had a fantastic week! Where does the time even go? It seems like just a few weeks ago I reported to the MTC and now here we are about to be five transfers into Japan. Just crazy. As far as transfers go, the big news is that I won't be transferring from the wonderful area of Kunitachi, but I can't same the same for my companion. Elder Yara will be transferring to Odawara and my new companion will be Elder Ramos. I met Elder Ramos once before when we hiked Mt. Takao several weeks ago. He seems way cool so I am excited for this upcoming transfer! Also excited to be in Kunitachi again. The Ward members are just so great here. Recently we have had a lesson and a meal every week and we are already almost fully scheduled for the month of May as well! Exciting! Great people, great food. What more could you ask for?

For those that don't know (because I haven't written in 2 weeks), about two weeks ago, I was diagnosed with Bell's Palsy. What that means is, I got sick and a little stressed and that caused some nerve damage. The muscle is the right side of my face became paralyzed. At first it was pretty scary. I had never heard of Bell's Palsy before and wasn't sure what to expect. I spent a lot of time at the doctor recently. Seeing a nerve specialist, had to get an MRI, lots of meds, and all that fun stuff. When I wasn't seeing a doctor, I was praying. Let me tell you, it hasn't been easy, but my testimony of prayer and faith has been strengthened beyond anything I could have imagined. In the past few days, the nerves have begun to heal and I have begun to regain control of the muscle. At my most recent doctors visit, I was told that I should be fully healed within the next two or three months. I fully stand by the fact that it was nothing short of lots of answered prayers that allowed me to not only begin recovery but experience growth through trials.

To everyone at home, I just love you so much. I will never be able to express the gratitude I have for all the prayers offered on my behalf and the strength and support I receive from you every day. As for me, I am getting better every day and I appreciate the love from across the world. Until next week, 皆さん愛しています!

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Beautiful stream area we found a couple of weeks ago (before Bell's Palsy)

Tachikawa Park

Another Picture of the Sakura Trees

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Set Apart

On Saturday September 10th, 2016 Dylan was set apart as a full time missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by our stake president, Peter M. Johnson. There were a lot of family members there and it was an exciting and emotional day.

Fujisawa with Elder Dowdle

[Note from Barry - We received the following email early this morning. He looks excited and ready to serve! We are so excited for Dylan!] Dear Brother and Sister Sadler, Your son arrived in the Japan Tokyo South Mission in good spirits and ready to commence his proselyting assignment. We had a wonderful time with him. Elder Sadler has been assigned to work with Elder Dowdle and they are serving in an area called Fujisawa. Your son can receive his mail at the following address (Mission Home address): Elder Dylan Averett Sadler Japan Tokyo South Mission 1-7-7 Kichijoji, Higashi-cho Musashino-shi, Tokyo 180-0002 Japan Attached are pictures of your son with Sister Warnick and me, of himself, his companion, and group pictures of the new missionaries and trainers. We have also included a map showing the locations of the various areas in the mission. You can use it as a personal record of his assignments. Elder Sadler is now adjusting to his new proselyting are...

Thinking Out Loud 🎸 ⛩ (Week 54)

Hello! How was everyone's week? This past week was a blast here in Yokosuka. With everything from bowling to basically swimming through the rain. The missionary life is great and I wouldn't have it any other way! For all those who aren't missionaries out there, I would recommend! It's been the best year of my life so far and things are looking greater and greater all the time. This past week, we did a lot, but I'll share a couple of our adventures. Last Monday, we decided to go bowling on base again. I didn't play nearly as well as the previous week, but it was fun haha. In the evening, we had a lesson planned with our investigator Manuel. Long story short, the lesson fell through, so we hit the streets. Talked to some way cool people and made some good contacts. Tuesday was lots of Streeting and Japanese Class. Fun stuff. On Wednesday , we did a lot of Streeting during the day and had dinner with the Cribb family. They took us out to Chili's in base and ...

Elder Dylan Sadler's Adventures in the Japan Tokyo South Mission

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